Volrath, the Shapestealer (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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Josh Nelson
Sep 8, 2025
The Top 10 Non-Marvel Spiders in Magic: The Gathering
Spiders are some of the most true-to-reality creatures in Magic: The Gathering. Let's look at the top 10 best Spiders in the game!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Jackal, Genius Geneticist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Clone Saga
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master Biomancer
75%inclusion226 decks303 decks
71%synergy
Generous Patron
67%inclusion204 decks303 decks
66%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
69%inclusion210 decks303 decks
64%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
65%inclusion196 decks303 decks
57%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
46%inclusion140 decks303 decks
45%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
51%inclusion155 decks303 decks
44%synergy
Biophagus
45%inclusion137 decks303 decks
43%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
42%inclusion127 decks303 decks
40%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
41%inclusion123 decks303 decks
40%synergy
Fathom Mage
44%inclusion134 decks303 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
50%inclusion153 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion142 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
46%inclusion140 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion137 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
42%inclusion86 decks206 decks
37%synergy
Incubation Druid
41%inclusion125 decks303 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion125 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
40%inclusion122 decks303 decks
38%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
38%inclusion116 decks303 decks
38%synergy
Invisible Stalker
38%inclusion114 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion61 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion58 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Persistent Constrictor
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
36%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
35%inclusion107 decks302 decks
35%synergy
Spawnwrithe
35%inclusion107 decks303 decks
35%synergy
Evolution Sage
34%inclusion103 decks303 decks
26%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
33%inclusion92 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Vashta Nerada
33%inclusion99 decks303 decks
32%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion73 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Spark Double
32%inclusion97 decks303 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion94 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Blighted Agent
31%inclusion93 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Necroskitter
30%inclusion92 decks303 decks
30%synergy
Thrummingbird
30%inclusion92 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
29%inclusion59 decks203 decks
24%synergy
Ouroboroid
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Scute Swarm
26%inclusion80 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
25%inclusion45 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
24%inclusion72 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Nacatl War-Pride
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Viridian Joiner
22%inclusion68 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Wickerbough Elder
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Warden of the Grove
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
20%inclusion62 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Obelisk Spider
20%inclusion61 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
19%inclusion59 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
19%inclusion59 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Scurry of Squirrels
19%inclusion39 decks203 decks
19%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
19%inclusion58 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion57 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Guardian
19%inclusion57 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
18%inclusion55 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Constable
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Cankerbloom
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion47 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
15%synergy
Tyranid Prime
15%inclusion46 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Devoted Druid
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Elusive Otter
14%inclusion41 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
-10%synergy
Biovisionary
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Cathedral Acolyte
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
41%inclusion91 decks224 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Call
35%inclusion106 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion104 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
29%inclusion81 decks277 decks
24%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
29%inclusion87 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion84 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion66 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion63 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
20%inclusion62 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Mutational Advantage
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion56 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
18%inclusion54 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion52 decks303 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Putrefy
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
-8%synergy
Atomize
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion47 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Tear Asunder
16%inclusion47 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Sultai Charm
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Affliction
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion23 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Infectious Bite
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Double Major
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
4%synergy
See Double
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Quandrix Command
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion107 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion107 decks303 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion104 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion84 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
25%inclusion77 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion76 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Neoform
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Ichor
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Season of Gathering
13%inclusion26 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
-11%synergy
Thirsting Roots
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Doppelgang
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Villainous Wealth
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
-11%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Gaze of Granite
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
36%inclusion109 decks303 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion99 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion76 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Contagion Clasp
21%inclusion63 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Contagion Engine
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Box
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fight Rigging
29%inclusion88 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
27%inclusion83 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Hadana's Climb
26%inclusion79 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25%inclusion76 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
22%inclusion66 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Primal Empathy
17%inclusion53 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
17%inclusion52 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Hardened Scales
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Inexorable Tide
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
16%inclusion47 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion41 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Master Chef
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Greater Good
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion33 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion136 decks303 decks
38%synergy
Nesting Grounds
42%inclusion127 decks303 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
35%inclusion106 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion106 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
32%inclusion96 decks303 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion93 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion80 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion79 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
21%inclusion64 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion53 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion53 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion241 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion190 decks303 decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Signet
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion297 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion293 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion291 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion288 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Opulent Palace
56%inclusion169 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion165 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
53%inclusion161 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion153 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion152 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
49%inclusion149 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion146 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
46%inclusion139 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion139 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion131 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
43%inclusion131 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
41%inclusion91 decks224 decks
33%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
39%inclusion118 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion100 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion97 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion95 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion94 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion92 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion89 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion71 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion65 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion65 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion64 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion45 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion56 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion54 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Mire
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion47 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion46 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
-2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion23 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
6%synergy